1. What brings you here? I am just learning about SPD, am looking for more information on it.

2. What is your relationship to someone with SPD? I believe that I have it.

3. Share a little of your journey if you'd like: My issues are mostly related to touch. Light touch makes me want to jump out of my skin--sometimes to the point of feeling very panicky. Cuddling with my husband is almost impossible for that reason. I do not like getting my hands dirty or sticky--same goes with my feet. I tend to wear socks and/or slippers because I don't like my bare feet touching floor that isn't carpeted. These are just a few examples of many. Looking back, I think that I have been dealing with this for a long time, but it has become increasingly hard for me to manage over the past year or so and it's starting to create some family stress.

4. Is there any immediate help you need? Yes--I need to find out where to go to get diagnosed and get some help. Do I need to see a psychiatrist? An OT? I'm not really sure where to start with this and am having trouble finding information on SPD in adults.

5. SPD doesn't run your life! What are your gifts? I think I'm a pretty great mom, I'm good at scrapbooking and I'm pretty musically inclined.

6. What do you like to do in your spare time? I love spending time with my 1 year old and my husband. I like scrapbooking, reading, camping, watching baseball and la crosse.